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Nero had been experiencing a brief moment of wanting to give up, to sit down and forget it all, let whatever was going to happen, happen. But almost as fast as it came out, it disappeared. When Nero looked at his surroundings all the plants and animals were pink colored. One could say it was a beautiful island, it seemed right place for a date. Alas, Nero just wanted to leave this place as soon as he can. "Okay, let's go, Kane. But you better tell me what this island is and why everything is pink here?"
"I will," Kane answered via his communication device. "You guys up for running once we're out of these pink trees?"
Miyagi and Prompto nodded, but Nero rolled his eyes. "Why I am the one who handling the forest task?"
"Wish I could help you, but I'm powerless to do anything I'm not capable of. I'll leave the keeping of the peace to you."
"Why me?"
"Well, that's because if anyone stands a fighting chance here, it's you. Forget about your motto and keep on going."
Miyagi raised her eyebrows. "Well, then, we'll just have to see who do that mission first."
In answer, Nero stepped out of the small clearing and into the lifeless forest first, the sky didn't lighten much as morning ticked on. Clouds blew in, gray and thick, so thick that Nero wouldn't have had any idea of the time if it weren't for his watch.
Once he left the dense pack of trees, he didn't pause. An obvious trail led toward the valley below, switching back and forth like a jagged scar on the mountain face. Nero estimated it would take a couple of minutes just to get to the bottom, running on the steep, slippery slopes looked like a good way to break an ankle or leg. And if that happened, he'd curse this day even more.
The dark clouds churned above them as the wind gusted in seemingly every direction. Once again Nero was relieved, and his step felt lighter as he made his way.
After the third switchback, Nero spoke in his communication device. "Forget it guys, Kane and I can do that alone... we can't have citizens of this kingdom chasing our tails. Kyouko, Prompto returns to the ship at once."
"Alright." They agreed. Nero couldn't believe how good he felt physically his stomach miraculously full, fresh air and brisk wind to make him feel alive.
"Kane you're with me," Nero said. "There's a lot of stuff to explain, so you might as well start explaining now. Got it?"
Kane's legs were starting to burn from their steady pace on the slope. "Okay, but … how do you know when you're talking to me and when Miyagi and Prompto listen to? How does that work?"
"It just does. That's like me asking how you know when you're telling your right leg to move and when you're telling your left leg to move. I just … know. It's built into my brain somehow."
"Okay chill, Nero," Kane said. "Don't you remember the Kamabakka kingdom has a connection to the revolutionary army."
"Is that a declaration of war on the revolutionary army?" Nero asked, annoyed and frustrated on so many levels.
"Of course not."
"Then what?"
"I heard some rumors so I wanted to see it myself ."
"So … what?" Nero replied.
"So what do you think?"
"That's it? That's your whole explanation? I'm supposed to feel all happy now?"
"Nero, you numbskull won't you want to see what possibility we can gain from this island." It was Miyagi's voice.
Nero realized suddenly that all this information had started another headache. "Well, I guess it's kind of interesting."
Nero suddenly stopped as the wind intensified, whipping and swirling.
"Guys I think I just spotted a castle," Nero said, pointing ahead with one hand while shielding his eyes from the wind with the other.
@Emperor Cross